Kentucky Container Service Inc
USDOT 215501 · MC-160261 · Louisville, Kentucky · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Kentucky Container Service Inc is a corporation based in Louisville, Kentucky, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 94 power units and 85 drivers, which ranks it #32 by fleet size among 98 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kentucky. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kentucky Container Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 215501 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-160261 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6301 Geil Lane, Louisville, KY 40219 |
| Phone | (502) 810-9979 |
| First registered | Jun 28, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 215501.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 24 | 0 |
| Trailers | 300 | 50 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,198,345 miles reported for 2024 – about 34,025 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 83% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 85 CDL drivers; 15 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 70 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Kentucky carriers with 50+ units (98).
| Measure | Kentucky Container Service I | Same size, US | KY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.5% | 20.5% | 21.3% | 68% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 41% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.2 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 33% lower than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 29 with a vehicle check, 45 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 18, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kentucky Container Service Inc?
Kentucky Container Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 215501 and operating authority MC-160261.
How many trucks does Kentucky Container Service Inc have?
It reports 94 power units (94 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 350 trailers, with 85 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 7, 2025).
Where is Kentucky Container Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Louisville, Kentucky 40219.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kentucky Container Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.